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Welcome to our Philadelphia market page! Here, you’ll find information about Food Connect's operations in Philadelphia, including our key initiatives, community impact, and upcoming projects.

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Partner testimonials
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Lankenau Medical Center

"Through the generosity of Food Connect, we are able to deliver fresh food and produce to address the food insecurity and chronic disease management needs of our patients, who would otherwise lack access to fresh food in their daily lives."

Maureen Krouse
Manager, Community Health and Equity
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

"Food Connect played a crucial role in sustaining and expanding CHOP’s Food Pharmacy during COVID-19. By delivering food directly to families and tailoring experiences to meet their needs, Food Connect ensured consistent operations and personalized service, driving the program's growth."

Abbe Stern
Food Pharmacy Manager, Healthier Together
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Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania

"We are so grateful to partner with Food Connect to expand our senior food box program, which provides door-to-door service with a smile. The seniors who participate no longer have to bear the elements or carry their boxes, which have reached approximately 30 lbs. This partnership improves program efficiencies, reduces transportation costs for SHFB, and provides a high-quality service to our local seniors facing food insecurity."

Nicole Folino
Community Services Manager
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Philadelphia Office of Children and Families

"Food Connect has provided fresh produce to our Community Schools, making it easy for families to pick up healthy food while collecting their children. This partnership helps combat food insecurity, reduces waste, and meets families' requests for more fresh options. Our school communities appreciate the fruits and vegetables, and our staff value the convenience of working with Food Connect."

Laura Crandall
Director of Food Security Initiatives
Philadelphia regional director
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Kate Colyer
Regional Director

Kate Colyer is the Regional Program Director for the Northeast at Food Connect where she focuses on developing high-impact partnerships and programs throughout PA, NJ, NY, DE, and MD to reduce hunger and increase food access in vulnerable communities.

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Proud partners

Collaborating with leading organizations to drive innovation, tackle food insecurity, and create lasting impact in the region
Health Care Improvement Foundation

An initiative that brings together hospitals, public health agencies, and community partners to address health needs in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Cities for Better Health Philadelphia

Launched in 2019, CBH-Philadelphia uses community-driven, place-based strategies across sectors to address chronic disease in historically underserved communities.

POWER Council

Promoting Opportunities and Wellness through Equity and Reform

Zero Food Waste Coalition

Promoting Opportunities and Wellness through Equity and Reform

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Regional affiliations

Pennsylvania Food Policy Council
Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council

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